Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Refinery; Pope Urges Ukraine War End Amid Global Political Developments
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery, hits UK missiles
British missiles delivered by Ukraine destroyed a major Russian oil refinery, according to officials.
- Ukraine hits major Russian oil refinery with British missiles, officials say — Sky News
- Ukraine and US agree new peace plan after Moscow hit by another deadly bombing — Sky News
Pope Leo Urges ‘Courage’ to End Ukraine War; New Archbishop of Canterbury Joins Calls for Gaza Peace and Immigration Reform in Christmas Sermons
In their Christmas sermons, Pope Leo urges courage to end the war in Ukraine while new Archbishop of Canterbury joins calls for peace in Gaza and reform on immigration issues.
- Pope and new Archbishop of Canterbury make pleas over Gaza and immigration in Christmas sermons — Sky News
- Pope Leo urges ‘courage’ to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address — BBC News
Palestinian Hunger Strikers Resolve to Continue Fight, Families Support
The remaining hunger strikers in the Palestine Action protest have expressed their determination to continue their fast until demands are met. Family members emphasize that support from loved ones sustains their resolve.
- Remaining Palestine Action hunger strikers have the resolve to continue, families say — Sky News
- For Palestinian Christians, return of Bethlehem celebrations mark opportunity to revive hope — Sky News
- Fourth Palestine Action detainee pauses hunger strike — Sky News
Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects ‘planning New Year’s attacks’
Turkish authorities have detained 115 suspected ISIS members who were allegedly planning terrorist attacks during the upcoming New Year celebrations.
- Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects ‘planning New Year’s attacks’ — BBC News
- Turkey detains 115 IS suspects ‘planning New Year’s attacks’ — BBC News
Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
A Democratic board member accused of muting during a vote on removing Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center has filed a lawsuit seeking to have Trump’s name removed. The case stems from a contentious vote where the individual in question allegedly interfered, leading to legal action.
- Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center — BBC News
- Democratic board member muted during Kennedy Center vote sues to remove Trump’s name — BBC News
Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura secures victory in Honduras presidential election
In the closely contested Honduran presidential race, Trump-endorsed candidate Nasry Asfura emerged victorious despite a tight contest. The election highlighted regional political dynamics and the influence of US backing on Latin American politics.
- Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election — BBC News
- Trump-backed candidate wins in knife-edge Honduran election — BBC News
Bomb Blast in Nigerian Mosque Kills Five
A bomb blast rocked a densely packed mosque in Nigeria, resulting in at least five deaths. The attack has sparked concerns over security and religious violence in the region.
- Bomb blast in Nigeria’s packed mosque kills five — BBC News
- Bomb blast in packed Nigerian mosque kills five — BBC News
US Authorities Uncover Over a Million More Documents Related to Epstein Case
US officials have discovered an additional million documents potentially linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, bringing the total number of relevant records found so far.
- Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case — BBC News
- US authorities discover a million more Epstein documents, officials say — BBC News
Canal Boat Slides ‘Like Titanic’ into Massive Hole After Whitchurch Embankment Collapse
A canal boat slid dramatically like the Titanic into a large hole after an embankment collapse on the Whitchurch canal.
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